Public Adjuster License Requirements in South Dakota
Not LicensedEverything you need to know about public adjuster licensing in South Dakota — requirements, how to verify a license, applicable fee caps, and what to do if you encounter an unlicensed operator.
Public adjusters are not currently licensed in South Dakota
South Dakota does not have a public adjuster licensing framework. Exercise caution when hiring anyone to represent you in an insurance claim — there is no state verification process available.
Verify a License
Always verify a public adjuster's license before signing any contract. Use the tools below to check license status in South Dakota.
How to verify — step by step:
- 1 Visit the NAIC SBS lookup tool or your state's DOI licensing portal using the links above.
- 2 Enter the adjuster's name or license number as it appears on their business card or contract.
- 3 Confirm that the license type is listed as "Public Adjuster" — not a different license class.
- 4 Verify the license status is "Active" — not expired, inactive, suspended, or revoked.
- 5 Look for any disciplinary actions, regulatory orders, or enforcement history associated with the license.
What To Do If You Suspect an Unlicensed Adjuster
If someone is representing themselves as a public adjuster in South Dakota without a valid license, contact the South Dakota Division of Insurance immediately.
Regulatory Authority
South Dakota Division of Insurance →Complaint Hotline
605-773-3563Fraud Hotline
605-773-3563File a Complaint Online
File Complaint →Also report it here: Submit a report on PublicAdjusterHQ so we can help direct you to the right authority and track patterns of unlicensed activity in South Dakota.